
UNLEASHcast
Each month we dive into the worlds of HR tech & transformation, talent & recruitment, learning & skills, and the future of work. We also feature guest interviews with thought leaders and change makers from around the globe too. Join the movement here: www.unleash.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Mar 16, 2023 • 22min
WorkAxle: Blockchain will change HR forever
Mat Diab, founder and CTO of WorkAxle, gives UNLEASH a run-down of the next gen database and workforce management applications set to revolutionize HR.Catch WorkAxle at the UNLEASH America expo, this April 26-27 at CAESAR'S FORUM in Las Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 2023 • 23min
UNLEASHcast weekly - 8 Mar 2023
Jon welcomes UNLEASH head of social media Annabelle Price to the pod on International Women's Day to discuss Allie's analysis piece on what organizations can do to push the IWD agenda forward, plus we look at workplace benefits that contribute to a better culture, we talk about the tech that can tell you when your next team member is going to leave, and of course we preview another stage at UNLEASH America 2023. This time its the turn of HR transformation.The stories we cover:Solving HR’s biggest problems this International Women’s DayThe four perks employees actually want from a workplace cultureHR Signal helps companies figure out who is most likely to quit and whyInside the UNLEASH America HR transformation stage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 2023 • 10min
Is there a correlation between intelligence and seniority?
Leadership development expert, TED talker, author, and former soldier Neil Jurd OBE shares his thoughts on authority and leadership in effective teams. Not to be missed.Find out more about Neil here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2023 • 15min
CornerstoneOnDemand: Capability is the future of L&D
Mike Bollinger, global VP of strategic initiatives at the HR tech giant tells editor Jon Kennard why capability academies are the next step in the learning space.The research is here.The Papa John's story is here, and...America tickets are here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 2023 • 18min
UNLEASHcast weekly - 1 Mar 2023
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Mar 8, 2023 • 11min
Spotify's Katarina Berg: Work from anywhere improves diversity hiring
UNLEASH's Allie Nawrat speaks to Spotify CHRO Katarina Berg about their mantra of working from anywhere, which has had positive effects on diversity hiring.Read more of our International Women's Day coverage here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 2023 • 14min
Sopra Steria's Sue-Ellen Wright: How do you get more women into tech? Start at school
UNLEASH editor Jon Kennard discusses how we can get more women into the tech industry with a tech role model herself: Sopra Steria's Sue-Ellen Wright.Read more of our IWD coverage here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 2023 • 17min
UNLEASHcast weekly - 22 Feb 2023
Jon and Allie discuss tech companies' differing perspectives on the office v remote work, why CHROs (and whole HR teams in some cases) are being hired in, and what on earth a 'hush trip' is. Plus, a look at the learning stage at our upcoming event, UNLEASH America 2023.The stories we cover:Tech remains divided over the officeYour CEO wants to outsource their next HR leaderWTF is a hush trip? (and why HR needs to know about it)Find out more about our upcoming UNLEASH America 2023 here: https://www.unleash.ai/unleashamerica/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2023 • 13min
UNLEASHcast weekly - 15 Feb 2023
Jon and Allie discuss Zoom's CEO pay cuts, the idea of a 'Flex index', as well as looking at the recruitment stage at our upcoming event, UNLEASH America 2023.Find out more about our upcoming UNLEASH America 2023 here: https://www.unleash.ai/unleashamerica/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2023 • 16min
CJ Gross: Acknowledging your biases is the first step
UNLEASH editor Jon Kennard talk to TEDx speaker and author of 'What's Your Zip Code story?', CJ Gross. Difficult conversations will result in a more equitable workplace for all. Are you taking the right steps?This way for more essential stories about diversity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.